Week of January 25-29

Reminders:

Please read the book in your child's backpack with them tonight, and return tomorrow.
Sight word cards need to be returned every Monday.

This Week:

Math: We have started Topic 7: Making 20. If this weeks homework is too overwhelming, students are welcome to choose 7 problems from each page to do. They do not have to do them all.

Win: Students are either working on math, reading, or writing, in small groups with one of the three of us. Students are grouped based on what we think they need help on the most.

Reading: We are working in centers and small reading groups. Students have books that are going home each night. Please make sure your child reads these each night.

Writing: We have our District writing prompt this week. Students will be expected to recall information and write a paragraph.

Spelling: Our spelling test will be this week. It is imperative that students practice their spelling words at home.

Science: We are learning all about ROCKS! Ask your child about Igneous Rocks. We will begin talking about Metamorphic Rocks later this week.

Week of January 19-22

Happy Winter! 

As the snow is finally falling... Please remember that the first snow day will be a regular snowday, but any after that will be Blizzard Bag Days. If you need extra copies or would prefer to do the online options- please click on the link to the right of this post. Remember- you can do Blizzard Bags ahead of time, but 80% of the school must complete their bags in order for the day to count!

Reminders:

Lego Club is this Friday- please be sure to pick up your child by 4:00.
Students must have hats, mittens, boots, winter coats, and snowpants to play out in the snow.

This Week:

Math: We are finishing up Topic Six on Subtraction and will be having our test by the end of the week.

Reading: Students are participating in reading centers and will be taking their books home to practice at night. Please be sure to send your child back in with his/her book each day. Please also remember to practice sight words at home and bring them in on Monday's.

Writing: Students are writing an argumentative piece on whether or not a polar bear would make a good pet. They will also be participating in the district wide writing prompt on Thursday.

Spelling: Words went home yesterday for our test next Friday. Please help your student practice their words at home. Starting next time, they will get their words on Friday for a test the following Friday. It is important that they practice at home.

Science: We have started our new unit on rocks and minerals. Focusing this week on Igneous Rocks.

Week of January 11-15

Reminders:

Lego Club permission slips are due this Friday. Lego Club will be held on Friday, January 22nd.

Please remember to send students with sneakers to wear during the day. These can stay at school if that is easier.

Students MUST have hats, mittens, snowpants, boots, and winter jackets to play outside at recess.
There will not be school on Monday, January 18th to observe Martin Luther King JR Day.

This Week:

Math: We will be beginning Topic 6: Subtraction Facts to 20.

Reading:We will continue working in small groups. If you would like to practice reading with different books at home, have your child show you how to login to Big Universe. We have a school subscription and it is a wonderful resource.

Writing: We will be working on a creative writing piece about what Snowmen do at Night.

Spelling: Our spelling test will be this Friday, please continue to practice your words!

Author of the Month: We are celebrating Tommie DePaola this month.

Social Studies: We are learning about Martin Luther King JR and what he dreamed about and fought for.

Foreign Language: As a part of a Foreign Language Initiative, first grade students will be learning French. Last week we worked on the colors, and will continue to work on them this week.

We will have HEALTH this week.

The Newmarket Hot Shots

We had a great time with the Newmarket Hot Shot's yesterday! They showed us a bunch of really cool tricks to practice during P.E. 

Thanks to Mr. Vozzolo for bringing them in.

Week of January 4-8

Welcome Back!

A few reminders...

All students must have hats, boots, mittens, winter jackets, and snowpants to play outside.

Please remember to bring in sneakers to wear during the day- they can stay here if you would like.

I sent home new sight word cards, please be practicing these each night, and returning them on Monday's.

The Ski Program starts on Thursday! I will be chaperoning this year and look forward to seeing you all on the mountain!

This Week:

Math: Students continue to work on adding with doubles, and doubles plus one.

Reading: Students in my group are working in small groups on close reading questions.

Writing: This week students will be writing about how they are unique, much like how each
snowflake is unique.

Spelling: Students have new lists, please help them study for their test next Friday.

Social Studies: We have started learning about Martin Luther King JR.